I actually stumbled onto a used two-disk Billy Joel Greatest Hits collection. I was shocked at how little I knew of his musical variety. His 80s hits seem to get all the radio play, but for my money his 70s work may be his best. They're certainly his darkest and most poetic, though married, as always, with his incredible way with melodies and his show-stopping vocal work. "Captain Jack" is a new favorite, and I don't care how hopeless it gets!
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